MTD 769-01283C Snow Blower Owners Manual

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Maintenance & Adjustments
Adjustments
Control Cable
As a result of both the control cable and the  auger drive belt
stretching due to wear, periodic adjustments  may be necessary.
Engine
Refer to the Tecumseh Engine Manual packed with your machine
for all engine maintenance.
If the auger seems to hesitate when rotating,  proceed as follows:
The upper hole in the control handle  provides for an adjustment
in cable tension. To adjust, disconnect  the end of control cable
from the bottom hole in the control  handle and reinsert it in the
upper hole. Insert the cable  from the outside as shown in Fig. 6-2.
Test the snow thrower to see if there is a noticeable difference.
WARNING! Before Servicing,  repairing or
inspecting the snow thrower, disengage  the auger
control. Stop the engine and remove the key to
prevent unintended starting.
Shave Plate
1
.
To check the adjustment of the shave plate, place the
machine on a level surface. The wheels,  shave plate and
augers should all contact level  surface. Note that if the
shave plate is adjusted too high, snow may blow under the
housing. If the shave plate wears out excessively, or the
unit does not self-propel,  the shave plate may be too low
and needs to be adjusted.
NOTE: On new machines or machines with a new shave
plate installed, the augers may be  slightly off the ground.
2
.
To adjust, tip the snow thrower back so that it rests  on the
handle. Loosen the four lock nuts and  bolts which secure
the shave plate to the housing. See Fig. 6-1. Move the shave
plate to desired position and retighten the nuts  and bolts
securely.
Figure 6-
Side View
Chute Assembly
Refer to the Assembly and Set-up section  for instructions on
adjusting the chute assembly.
Maintenance
Lubrication
Lubricate the pivot points on the control handle  and the
extension spring at the end of the  control cable with a light oil
once every season and before  storage of the snow thrower at the
end of the season.
Off-Season Storage
If the snow thrower will not be used for 30 days or longer, follow
the instructions below.
Figure 6-1
1
2
.
.
Store the equipment in a clean, dry area.
If storing the snow thrower in an unventilated area,
rustproof the machine using a light oil or  silicone to coat
the snow thrower.
3
.
Clean the exterior of the engine  and the snow thrower.
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